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Rags to Riches

Activity summary

  • Activity categorised as Educational
  • Suitable for:
    • Schools & groups
  • Relevant to national curriculum subjects:
    • English
    • History
    • Physical Education

About this activity

Completed in 1900, Russell Gardens belonged to Dover paper manufacturer Edward Barlow.

With the worksheets compare the lives of his family and his workers through role play, you can also join in with some Victorian/Edwardian children's games.

Suitable for KS1 and KS2.

Useful documents

Useful documents for this activity available to download.

Further information

Activity locations

  • Ariel photo of the lily pond and orchard in Russell Gardens in summer.

    Russell Gardens

    Russell Gardens was originally designed as part of a private country estate kn…

    Explore Russell Gardens
  • An aerial photograph of Kearsney Abbey, showing the footbridge, lake and cafe.

    Kearsney Abbey

    Kearsney Abbey is laid out in an informal style. Its 10 acres of open parkland…

    Explore Kearsney Abbey